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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,887.08, 14,814.21 and 6,959.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,887.08, 14,814.21 and 6,959.23 is: 10,427.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,887.08 : 14,814.21 = 6,959.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,887.08/14,814.21 = 6,959.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,887.08x = 14,814.21 × 6,959.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,887.08x = 103,095,494.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,095,494.66/9,887.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,427.29

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